Attack on the Saudi Embassy in Khartoum

Khqartoum Embassy attack was carried out by eight Palestinian militants from           Black September Organization. The attack happened on March 1, 1973 during a formal reception at the Saudi Embassy. It resulted in the death of two U.S. diplomats and one Belgian diplomat. Cleo A. Noel Jr.,Sheikh Abdullah al Malhouk, George Curtis Moore,Guy Eid, and Adli al Nasser were held hostage during the attack.